Completed in 1848, the Lyceum was the first building constructed on the Ole Miss campus.<br /> It is the academic and administrative center of the university. The university emphasizes strong classroom teaching---even if the classroom is the Grove. Since 1979, Square Books on the Oxford Square has been the literary center of the university community. The Oxford Square is home to great shops and eateries. Bottletree Bakery, just a short walk from campus has become a tradition with many students. A dip in the Fountain helps students cool off during an intense exam week. Journalism students are trained to create multimedia productions. Each year the Associated Student Body officers are inducted on the Lyceum Steps. Chancellor Dan Jones and his wife, Lydia tour the displays at the annual Service Fair in front of the Student Union. Each fall hundreds of Ole Miss freshmen run onto Vaught-Hemingway field to signal the beginning of the Ole Miss Rebel football season. In October, 2006, the Civil Rights Monument was dedicated to commemorate the efforts of James Meredith and others who strove to create educational opportunities for all. There's nothing like an autumn afternoon on the Ole Miss campus. Since 1928, the University of Mississippi marching band has been giving outstanding performances in concerts and in support of the Ole Miss athletics events. The historic Vaught- Hemingway Stadium is located on the southeast side of campus and has a seating capacity of 68,580, making it the largest facility in the state. Oxford, Mississippi, home of Ole Miss was established in 1836, and in 1841won the vote to become the home of Mississippi's first university. Looking west from the doors of the Lyceum is the Circle, the Confederate Monument and Ventress Hall, home to the College of Liberal Arts. Author William Faulkner named his home The Center for the Study of Southern Culture resides in Barnard Observatory, built in 1859. Rebel Pedals is a bicycle sharing program at Ole Miss that was established to give students increased access to affordable bicycles. Built in 1911 and home to the university's Department of Classics, Bryant Hall houses the world's largest and most detailed globe in the world that employs satellite data and cartography. Ole Miss students never miss an opportunity to play in the rare Mississippi snowfall. Ole Miss Orientation is a required (but fun!) program for students that helps them get ready for the start of the school year. Completed in 1939, Kennon Observatory, with its two copper-roofed domes, is a working astronomical observatory. The University of Mississippis not only preserves and transmits knowledge, but also advances the frontiers of knowledge. In the last decade, research at UM has soared, and life-changing advances have been made in a diverse range of fields. Hotty Toddy is the traditional cheer for Ole Miss athletics teams, but it's also the universal alumni greeting. Even though the The brick and metal Walk of Champions was erected by Ole Miss' only undefeated team in history, the legendary 1962 Rebels. The University of Mississippi Libraries house a rich collection of books, journals, electronic resources, media and unique special collections. With loaded-down cars and carrying heavy loads, parents and students participate in move-in day each August. The Residential Colleges at Ole Miss are residential halls where students and faculty are building a new kind of academic environment.